Syracuse University Athletics and the National Grid Foundation have partnered again to support the Syracuse City School District.
Fifth Year Of "Hoops For Stars" Program
1/21/2013 12:20:00 PM | Men's Basketball
SYRACUSE – The 'Hoops for the Stars' program will be highlighted with an on-court presentation to honor more than 150 area youth at the Syracuse University men's basketball game against Louisville on Saturday, March 2 at the Carrier Dome. Similar events were held at games against Cincinnati and St. John's earlier this season.
For the fifth year in a row, Syracuse University and the National Grid Foundation have partnered to implement the program to provide positive reinforcement, recognition of improved academic performance and attendance in school, a decrease in negative behavior, and positive contributions to the community. The program underscores a shared commitment by Syracuse University Athletics and the National Grid Foundation to create opportunities for solutions to educational issues within the Syracuse City School District.
"We are thrilled to partner with the National Grid Foundation for the 'Hoops for the Stars' program for the fifth year in a row", said Syracuse Director of Athletics Dr. Daryl Gross. "The program has been a great success, and it shows how Syracuse University Athletics and our community can continue to work together to enrich the educational experience for the youth. We thank the National Grid Foundation for making this all possible."
Through the National Grid Foundation's commitment of $30,000, Syracuse University Athletics is providing tickets to 12 men's basketball home games. Ticket recipients include 2,300 student achievers from the Syracuse City School District's eight middle schools and a parent or guardian to select Orange men's games.
"The National Grid Foundation is thrilled with the success of the 'Hoops for the Stars' program and the positive impact it continues to impart on the lives of students," said Melanie Littlejohn, National Grid Foundation Board Member. "The National Grid Foundation and Syracuse University celebrate their fifth year as partners on the program and look forward to working together to encourage youth to reach for the stars."
For the fifth year in a row, Syracuse University and the National Grid Foundation have partnered to implement the program to provide positive reinforcement, recognition of improved academic performance and attendance in school, a decrease in negative behavior, and positive contributions to the community. The program underscores a shared commitment by Syracuse University Athletics and the National Grid Foundation to create opportunities for solutions to educational issues within the Syracuse City School District.
"We are thrilled to partner with the National Grid Foundation for the 'Hoops for the Stars' program for the fifth year in a row", said Syracuse Director of Athletics Dr. Daryl Gross. "The program has been a great success, and it shows how Syracuse University Athletics and our community can continue to work together to enrich the educational experience for the youth. We thank the National Grid Foundation for making this all possible."
Through the National Grid Foundation's commitment of $30,000, Syracuse University Athletics is providing tickets to 12 men's basketball home games. Ticket recipients include 2,300 student achievers from the Syracuse City School District's eight middle schools and a parent or guardian to select Orange men's games.
"The National Grid Foundation is thrilled with the success of the 'Hoops for the Stars' program and the positive impact it continues to impart on the lives of students," said Melanie Littlejohn, National Grid Foundation Board Member. "The National Grid Foundation and Syracuse University celebrate their fifth year as partners on the program and look forward to working together to encourage youth to reach for the stars."
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